You have to understand that every divorce in Michigan has certain goals. Amongst the goals are to divide up assets, but we also have to divide and retire liabilities. The judgment of divorce has to speak to who is going to pay for the liabilities. The court may order that you pay certain bills and your ex pays another set of bills. If you are both on the debt, then then they still have the right to pursue the both … Read More →

How Do I Handle A Military Divorce In Michigan If My Spouse Is Overseas? – (248) 588-3333 Your rights do not change when it comes down to you coming before the court and asking for a divorce. What complicates matters involves the technical matters such as service or military benefits. You should remember that just because your spouse is deployed, doesn’t mean you can’t file for divorce. However the court may have special requirements for how the process can be … Read More →

What Should I Expect In A Michigan Divorce? – (248) 588-3333 Michigan is a no-fault divorce state which means you don’t need to prove anything to file for a divorce. A person here in Michigan can get a divorce simply for the asking. Other fault factors may be relevant when it comes to other factors in the divorce, such as alimony or property distribution. If you have questions about the divorce process in Michigan, contact our office today for a … Read More →

What Happens To My Life Insurance Policy In A Divorce In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 Life insurance is the type of thing that people buy and name their spouse as the beneficiary, and god forbid if they were to die, then their spouse would be entitled to money under the policy. The question is what happens if you have that policy already in place, naming your spouse as the beneficiary and then you get divorced? Do you really want your … Read More →

What Do I Do If My Parenting Time Motion Is Rejected By The Court In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 There are some matters that are always subject to review by the court. Most matters involving children are also subject to review because the court looks at the needs of the child to be an evolving process. For example if the ruling was that the children would go to a school near the mother, and now school is primarily online for … Read More →

What Qualifies Someone To Receive Spousal Support In Michigan – (248) 588-3333 There are multiple factors that the court will consider when determining spousal support in Michigan. The three basic factors that are used to calculate spousal support are the length of the marriage, disparity of income between the parties and if there is disposable income available to pay the alimony. A longer marriage is a marriage where the court is more likely for the court to consider spousal support. … Read More →

Can I Still Get Custody In Michigan If I’m Convicted Of Domestic Violence? – (248) 588-3333 There are a dozen factors that the court uses to determine what is in the best interest of the child. The fact of domestic violence does not necessarily disqualify you from receiving custody. The court will examine the details of the domestic violence charge and when it happened among other factors. If you are in this situation, reach out today so our legal team … Read More →

If I Give Up My Parental Rights In Michigan, Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 The short answer to this question is that you are not off the hook as far as paying child support if you decide to terminate your own parental rights. The court is not going to waive your support just because you decide not to see your child. Generally speaking your personal waiver of your time with your child … Read More →

How Can I Get Spousal Support Reduced In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 Generally speaking in most cases, spousal support can be reduced based on a change in circumstance. The court may order that the support continue until the court rules otherwise. The court may rule otherwise for example if their hours and wages were reduced significantly. If the payor no longer has the resources available, then they would be able to file an appropriate motion to ask for the reduction. … Read More →

Can I Receive Child Support In Michigan If I Don’t Know Where The Father Is? – (248) 588-3333 In this type of situation, you can get an order of support by taking the appropriate means to serve someone whose whereabouts are unknown and the court will order that support be paid. You have to remember that the court doesn’t write you a check, this means you have to know where the other parent works or lives and you don’t know … Read More →